John Brannen has been named the 27th head coach in University of Cincinnati men's basketball history. Brannen has served as Northern Kentucky University's head coach since the 2015-16 season. During his time with the Norse, he led the program to two NCAA Tournament appearances (2017, 2019) and one appearance in the NIT (2018). "It's truly an honor to take over such a storied program at the University of Cincinnati," said Brannen in a press release. "The Cincinnati-northern Kentucky community is special to my family and we are happy to remain at home."The 2017 Horizon League Coach of the Year replaces Mick Cronin, who left to become the head coach at UCLA.

CINCINNATI —

John Brannen has been named the 27th head coach in University of Cincinnati men's basketball history.

Brannen has served as Northern Kentucky University's head coach since the 2015-16 season. During his time with the Norse, he led the program to two NCAA Tournament appearances (2017, 2019) and one appearance in the NIT (2018).

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"It's truly an honor to take over such a storied program at the University of Cincinnati," said Brannen in a press release. "The Cincinnati-northern Kentucky community is special to my family and we are happy to remain at home."

The 2017 Horizon League Coach of the Year replaces Mick Cronin, who left to become the head coach at UCLA.